European Business & Management

Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2017

  • Effect of Exchange Rate on Trade Balance in Major East African Countries: Evidence from Panel Cointegration

    Kedir Bekeru Genemo

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 95-104
    Received: 25 September 2017
    Accepted: 26 October 2017
    Published: 20 November 2017
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    Abstract: This paper attempts an empirical investigation of the impact of exchange rate devaluation on major east African countries trade balance using the panel co-integration and panel group fully modified least square estimation technique from 1990-2014. Whether exchange rate devaluation improves or worsens trade balance has been at the centre of literatu... Show More
  • Financial Inclusion Through Insurance & Pension Schemes

    Miryala Shekar, Sabada Veeramani

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 105-112
    Received: 27 September 2017
    Accepted: 27 October 2017
    Published: 23 November 2017
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    Abstract: The concept of Financial Inclusion is not a new one, which has become a catchphrase now and has attracted the global attention in the recent decades. Lack of accessible, affordable and appropriate financial services has always been a global problem. In this digital era, the banking sector has grown up tremendously but even in 21st century, less-tha... Show More
  • Assessing the Effect of Waiting Times on Restaurant Service Delivery in the Ho Municipality, Ghana

    Lolonyo Letsa

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 113-119
    Received: 06 February 2017
    Accepted: 15 June 2017
    Published: 25 November 2017
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    Abstract: This study seeks to establish the effect of waiting times on restaurant service delivery in the Ho Municipality, Ghana. Specifically, to assess the wait time experienced and expected by customers during four different periods of the customer’s total time of engaging the restaurant services. A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted among ... Show More
  • Mapping the Causes of Time, Cost Overruns and Quality Shortfall in Egyptian Public Highway Projects

    Ahmed Yousry Akal, Ahmed Ebrahim Abu El-Maaty, Saad El-Hamrawy

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 120-126
    Received: 05 October 2017
    Accepted: 28 October 2017
    Published: 25 November 2017
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    Abstract: Transportation infrastructure development specifically public highway projects remains a major tool for achieving the aspirations of the newly introduced economic principles of the Government of Egypt. However, the importance of this industry and its impact on the national economy, concerns are raised frequently on the poor performances of these pr... Show More
  • The University Patent Evaluation System Model and Application Countermeasures

    Dan Li, Long Cheng

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 127-133
    Received: 15 November 2017
    Accepted: 11 December 2017
    Published: 26 December 2017
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    Abstract: With the number of patents continue to accumulate, the problem of patent management, such as more rights, short maintenance and low transfer rate, are becoming more and more prominent. In order to revitalize the university patent and improve the management efficiency effectively, it is urgent to construct university patent evaluation system. This p... Show More
  • Comparative Analysis of the Industrial Patent Competition Situation—Take Xiamen as an Example

    Dan Li, Hen Tang, Long Cheng

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2017
    Pages: 134-142
    Received: 22 November 2017
    Accepted: 27 December 2017
    Published: 11 January 2018
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    Abstract: The global development of regional industry becomes more transparent because of the economic globalization. The development and reform of industrial technology caused by big data analysis makes industries more predictable. Based on the core issue of "patent thicket", this paper constructs an analysis framework of the competitive situation of indust... Show More